City of Highland Weekly Report December 29, 2016 The Highland Improvement Team is currently looking to schedule residential yard clean-up projects for the New Year! There are no income eligibility requirements and absolutely no charge to the homeowner. A fabulous team of volunteers completes all work and repair at Highland Improvement Team projects. Here are a few of the tasks that our volunteers can assist you with: MOWING LAWN WEEDING TRIM SHRUBS PLANTING TRIM SMALL TREES We are searching for Highland homeowners who need help with yard cleanup and minor landscaping. The Highland Improvement Team schedules one cleanup project each month. The project must require enough work to fill the allotted four-hour period, usually from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Here is how you can qualify your residence for a Highland Improvement Team cleanup: Qualifying person must be the homeowner Homeowner must reside in the home Homeowner must be 55 years or older or disabled (no age restriction) Get in touch with the Highland Improvement Team today by contacting Volunteer Services Coordinator, Denise Moreno at 909-864-6861 ext. 203. City of Highland ~ 27215 Base Line Highland, CA 92346 ~ 909-864-6861 ~ www.cityofhighland.org
P a g e 2 Finance Commercial Business License Applications There were no new Commercial Business Licenses for the Week Of 12/26/16 to 12/30/16 Bestra Tax Services 27303 Base Line, Suite 107 During the period of December 19, 2016 through December 23, 2016, graffiti was made known to Public Works staff by the following means and removed: Routine observation by Public Works: S/S Base Line & City Creek, E/S Sterling Ave. & 13 th St., Fisher St. & Sterling Ave., Mira Vista & Base Line, Rogers Lane & Base Line, Cunningham St. & Base Line, Knights Inn, 5 th St. Bridge, Base Line & Golondrina Ave, 26330 9 th St., Central Ave. & 14 th St., 6 th St. & Cunningham St. Hotline: Atlantic Ave. & Boulder Ave.
P a g e 3 Would You Like To Recycle Your Christmas Tree Hassle Free? Here is how you can. Simply place your Christmas tree at the curb by 6:00am on your regular collection day during the week of December 26, 2016 - January 6, 2017. Trees over 6ft must be cut in half Please remove all tinsel, ornaments, plastic, bags, stands, braces, wire and nails No artificial trees will be accepted For more information, please contact Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. at (909) 889 1969. What You Should Know About Street Sweeping in Highland 1) Help us to serve you better by removing all possible obstacles from the street on your scheduled day. Although the City of Highland does not enforce street sweeping parking restrictions, we appreciate your assistance in keeping the streets clear on your scheduled day. Parked vehicles cause the operator to swing wide to miss them. Moving vehicles off a street scheduled for sweeping allows crews to thoroughly clean the street from curb-to-curb. One parked car equals nearly three car lengths of space that can t be swept because the street sweeping equipment must leave room to avoid it. This can result in debris building up on the roadway and entering the storm drain which can cause flooding during heavy rains and contribute to water pollution. 2) In residential areas the street sweeper can sweep anytime from 7am to 5pm, the day after your solid waste collection day. 3) If solid waste collection is delayed one day due to a holiday, the street sweeper will be delayed one day as well. There is NO holiday delay this year. 4) Since sweeping is done as close to the curb as possible, things like overhanging tree branches, basketball hoops, solid waste collection carts and especially 5) Street sweeping also serves as one of our Best Management Practices (BMP) to control and improve water quality. For more information or to report a street sweeping complaint please contact the Public Services Division at 909-864-8732 ext. 271
P a g e 4 Volunteer Services Pledge to #GiveTime In 2017 Giving means more than just donating pledge to give your time in 2017! Last year, Americans donated an estimated $373 billion to charitable causes. But, what if you don t have the resources to donate or you re looking to give back in ways that don t require spending money? Helping an organization directly on-the-ground is a great option. And that s where volunteering comes into play. For every hour you volunteer, organizations save an estimated $23.56 in operating costs. That enables these organizations to allocate more funds to where they matter most: in areas of impact. Take the Pledge to #GiveTime Do your part to ensure your community or favorite nonprofit kicks off the New Year stronger than ever. Take the pledge to #GiveTime in 2017. By pledging to volunteer 8 hours, you can create an estimated $188.48 in social value for a cause you care about. By pledging to volunteer 24 hours, you can create an estimated $565.44 in social value for a cause you care about. By pledging to volunteer 40 hours, you can create an estimated $942.40 in social value for a cause you care about. By pledging to volunteer 56 hours, you can create an estimated $1,319.36 in social value for a cause you care about. Pledge Resources Pledge to give back to your community! Contact the City of Highland Volunteer Services at 909-864-6861 extension 203 to volunteer in Highland. Volunteer resources are also listed online at www.volunteermatch.org to help you take the next step in getting involved with a cause in your community. Information courtesy of: http://blogs.volunteermatch.org/engagingvolunteers Share your volunteer story with Volunteer Match on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the hashtag #GiveTime.
P a g e 5 Administration Emergency Preparedness - Earthquakes One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible after effects. An earthquake is the sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of subterranean rock as it releases strain that has accumulated over a long time. For hundreds of millions of years, the forces of plate tectonics have shaped the earth, as the huge plates that form the earth s surface slowly move over, under and past each other. Sometimes, the movement is gradual. At other times, the plates are locked together, unable to release accumulated energy. When the accumulated energy grows strong enough, the plates break free. If the earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause many deaths and injuries and extensive property damage. The 2011 East Coast earthquake illustrated the fact that it is impossible to predict when or where an earthquake will occur, so it is important that you and your family are prepared ahead of time. The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your property in the event of an earthquake. To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communication plan Fasten shelves securely to walls. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. Fasten heavy items such as pictures and mirrors securely to walls and away from beds, couches and anywhere people sit. Brace overhead light fixtures and top heavy objects. Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks. Get appropriate professional help. Do not work with gas or electrical lines yourself. Install flexible pipe fittings to avoid gas or water leaks. Flexible fittings are more resistant to breakage. Secure your water heater, refrigerator, furnace and gas appliances by strapping them to the wall studs and bolting to the floor. If recommended by your gas company, have an automatic gas shut-off valve installed that is triggered by strong vibrations. Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. Be sure the residence is firmly anchored to its foundation. Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves. Locate safe spots in each room under a sturdy table or against an inside wall. Reinforce this information by moving to these places during each drill. Hold earthquake drills with your family members: Drop, cover and hold on. For more information about disaster preparedness, please visit www.ready.gov.
C alendar of Events January 9, 2017 4pm to 5pm Highland Blood Drive Committee Meeting, Highland City Hall 27215 Base Line, Highland January 10, 2017 February 14, 2017 February 28, 2017 January 21, 2017 8am to 12pm, 7:30am to 8:00am Registration Highland Improvement Team Highland City Hall 27215 Base Line January 23, 2017 1:30pm to 6:30pm Highland Blood Drive Highland Police Station - 26985 Base Line January 24, 2017 THE CITY OF HIGHLAND FACEBOOK PAGE The City of Highland has a new and improved Facebook page that we would like for you all to follow us on. This is where you will find important information regarding road closures and construction projects that may affect your travel time, scheduled power outages, emergencies, events such as: Community Blood Drives, Highland Improvement Team projects, Compost Give-A-Way, Used Oil Filter Exchange & Recycling Events and much more. Please "Like" City of Highland - City Hall (https://www.facebook.com/cityofhighland.cityhall) as the official page. Created by: Elena Rodrigues